1-2 Windhoek & Waterberg
Arrival in Windhoek and transfer to the hotel. City tour, briefing and preparation for the trip to the KA-ZA region. Travel time approx. 1 hour.
1 night in a Guesthouse (B)

Day 2: Our expedition begins! We travel north to the Waterberg Plateau. Travel time approx. 3 hours.
In the afternoon, we explore the plateau with its diverse vegetation. Accompanied by an experienced tracker and guide, we search for the rhinos that inhabit this area. The Waterberg is considered one of the most important rhino sanctuaries in Namibia and offers ideal conditions for these endangered animals.
1 night in a 3-star lodge/chalet (B/P/D)

3-4 Khaudum National Park
Today's destination is arguably Namibia's wildest national park. South of Khaudum National Park, after a roughly six-hour drive, we'll set up camp in the heart of Bushman land. There, we'll have the opportunity to learn more about the millennia-old San culture at the Ju/'Hoansi Living Museum.
Day 4 promises a full day of exploration with intensive wildlife viewing in the remote Khaudum National Park. The drive takes us through challenging deep sand, across largely flat terrain interspersed with densely vegetated dune ridges. With a bit of luck, we'll encounter giraffes, elephants, and large antelope species such as kudu and eland. Lions and African wild dogs also inhabit this area and might be spotted. Khaudum National Park is located in the southwestern part of the KA-ZA region and is unfenced, allowing the wildlife to follow its natural migration patterns unhindered.
2 nights in tents (B/P/D)

5-6 Okavango Delta & Mahango Game Reserve
In northeastern Namibia, directly on the banks of the Okavango River, lies the Mahango Game Reserve. It is one of the youngest and smallest nature reserves in the heart of the Kavango-Za County (KAZA) and borders Botswana to the east. The landscape is characterized by floodplains, mopane woodlands, and grasslands. Travel time approx. 7 hours.
We glide along the Kavango River in a mokoro (dugout canoe) or, at sunset, in a flat-bottomed boat. A local guide safely navigates us through the labyrinth of waterways, past grunting hippos and crocodiles lounging lazily on the sandbanks. On a subsequent game drive, past numerous imposing baobab trees, we encounter elephants and buffalo. Many rare antelope species, such as sable and roan antelope, reedbuck, bushbuck, and tsessebe, can also be observed. Thanks to its numerous reed islands, Mahango Park is also considered a true paradise for birds – the rare African scissor-billed crane and the wattled crane, among others, nest in the adjacent wetlands.
2 nights in tents (B/P/D)

7-8 Bwabwata National Park / Buffalo & Kwando Core
On the eastern bank of the Okavango River lies the rarely visited Buffalo Core Area, a hidden gem known for its large herds of buffalo grazing among the ruins of a former military base. The Kwando Core Area on the western bank of the Kwando River is considered the most scenically diverse part of Bwabwata National Park. We enjoy the magnificent scenery here from the water and on game drives. From the hills of Fort Doppies, rare antelope species such as lechwe, sitatunga, and reedbuck can be observed. We treat ourselves to a lodge in a fantastic location. Travel time approx. 3.5 hours.
The Horseshoe Lagoon, a horseshoe-shaped lagoon, attracts hundreds of elephants to its shores to drink, while the "Little Serengeti" on the border with Botswana is a hunting ground for predators. Because the neighboring Chobe National Park is overcrowded with elephants and overcrowded, the adjacent natural areas of Angola serve as a vital migration corridor, naturally guiding the pachyderms to other regions. The unfenced route leads through the Caprivi Strip, and the Mudumu-Nkasa National Park is a prime example of cross-border wildlife conservation.
2 nights in a 3-star lodge / tented camp (B/P/D)

9-10 Mudumu & Nkasa Rupara National Park
We traverse Mudumu National Park on 4x4 tracks along the eastern bank of the Kwando River, searching for elephants and big cats. South of the river lies Nkasa Rupara National Park, formerly known as Mamili. It is Namibia's largest wetland and considered one of its most remote national parks. We reach our nature camp, run by the local village community, via a side channel of the Kwando-Linyanti River system. Travel time approx. 2 hours.
By boat and our 4x4 safari vehicle, we explore the intricate waterways of this unique delta. The exclusive boat trip on the Linyanti River, right on the border with Botswana, is a truly special experience: from the water, a completely new perspective on the wildlife unfolds – we observe zebras, herds of elephants, buffalo, and numerous hippos up close. The area is also home to up to 430 bird species. With a bit of luck, we might spot the rare sitatunga antelopes swimming confidently through the water, or majestic fish eagles circling in the sky. In the evening, we'll end the day around a campfire, while the distant grunts of hippos fill the stillness of the wilderness.
2 nights in tents (B/P/D)

11 Sioma Falls
We drive north to Zambia. After crossing the border, we are treated to breathtaking views of the Upper Zambezi. The waterfalls at the top of this mighty river would certainly be more famous were it not for Victoria Falls. They cascade down in a horseshoe shape for approximately 1.5 km. We set up our tent camp in a sheltered bay with sandy beaches. Travel time approx. 3 hours.
The adjacent Sioma Ngwezi National Park serves primarily as an important transit route for up to 3,000 elephants, as well as for wild dogs and cheetahs. It provides the animals with safe migration routes between the national parks in Namibia, Botswana, and Angola.
An important aspect of the KA-ZA project addresses the potential for conflict that repeatedly arises between humans and animals due to the differing interests and needs of the natural environment. Villagers and farmers are presented with alternative concepts that enable a harmonious coexistence with the animals. Combining fields, implementing communication systems to warn of elephants, and using chili bombs to gently deter the animals from vegetable fields are examples of measures being taken to enable coexistence.
1 night in tents (B/P/D)

12-15 Liuwa Plain National Park
We are in the Western Provinces, among the Lozi people. The region is sparsely populated; the few villages consist of traditional thatched huts, and the inhabitants are shy and friendly. The Barotse Floodplain, 50 km wide and almost 250 km long, is crisscrossed by natural channels and offers a panoramic landscape. Large areas are flooded every year, so the proud Lozi live only in temporary villages. We make slow progress on a deep sand track, passable only by four-wheel-drive vehicles. First, however, we have to cross the Luanginga River on a hand-operated ferry (pontoon). Travel time approx. 6 hours.
Declared a protected area by King Lewanika as early as 1880, the Liuwa Plains are now being used for outstanding wildlife conservation by the organization African Parks. The Liuwa Plains are the site of Africa's second-largest wildebeest migration. Cheetahs, hyenas, and lions follow them. We have 3 days in the national park with plenty of time for wildlife viewing and immersive nature experiences.
3 nights in tents (B/P/D) and 1 night in a simple guesthouse in Mongu (B/P/D)

16-17 Kafue National Park
After restocking our supplies in Mongu, we set off for Central Kafue National Park, Zambia's oldest and most biodiverse protected area. It forms the northeastern part of the Kafue-Za region. With an area of ​​22,400 km², the park is half the size of Switzerland and offers elephants from the overcrowded Chobe National Park ample space to roam undisturbed. Travel time approx. 8 hours.
The savannas and miombo woodlands are home not only to up to 21 different antelope species, but also to giraffes, elephants, lions, and cheetahs. A sunset boat cruise on the Kafue River is a must at the end of the trip.
2 nights in tents on the banks of the Kafue River (B/P/D)

Days 18-19 Lusaka & departure
After an eventful few weeks exploring the diverse parks of the KA-ZA Conservancy, we conclude our trip with a traditional meal. Travel time approx. 4 hours.
1 night at the 3-star Wild Dogs Lodge (B/D)

On day 19, return flight from Lusaka. Travel time approx. 30 min.

Depending on the travel dates, the itinerary may be reversed.